Pimpinella major

Greater burnet-saxifrage, Hollowstem burnet saxifrage

Message of the Flower

Purity in the Blood

The Mother’s Comment

Can only be obtained by the absence of desires.

Colour

White

Family

Umbelliferae

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

Small, part of compound umbels

Flower Texture

Delicate

Number of Petals

Five

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical.

Fragrance of Flower

Mildly aromatic

Leaf Texture

Slightly hairy, rough

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous perennial

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Summer to early autumn

Climate

Temperate

Water Requirements

Moderate, prefers well-drained soils

Soil Type

Prefers calcareous, well-drained soil but can adapt to various soil types

Temperature Ranges

Hardy in temperate climates

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun to partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Generally resistant but can be susceptible to common pests and diseases affecting the Apiaceae family

Pollinators

Attracts a variety of insects, including bees and butterflies

Habitat

Meadows, grasslands, and open woods

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators; part of the herbaceous layer in its native habitats

Ornamental

Valued for its delicate flowers and foliage in natural garden settings

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Primarily medicinal and ornamental

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered but habitat loss can affect local populations